There are more than 5.7 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease. While the effects of this condition are devastating for those who are afflicted, it can also take a toll on their loved ones. At some point, an individual suffering from Alzheimer’s disease will no longer be able to care for themselves. While some family […]
Dementia Care
Understanding Dementia: Behavioral Warning Signs to Remember
You don’t want to think about your loved one not recognizing you. And when you’re faced with the early stages of dementia or Alzheimer’s, it doesn’t always look like dementia at all. But the truth is, you cannot ignore dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. It kills […]
Destroy Dementia: 10 Treatable Causes of Dementia
There are nearly 6 million Americans currently living with Dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. That number is expected to keep rising. And what terrifies so many about neurodegenerative disease is that its symptoms destroy what makes us who we are. Unfortunately, many people think there is nothing they can do to ward off dementia. This isn’t […]
HOW TO CREATE A DEMENTIA CARE PLAN TO HELP YOUR LOVED ONE LIVE WITH DIGNITY
Dementia affects an estimated 5.7 million Americans of all ages. A whopping 5.5 million are over 65 years old. The concept of your aging parents or spouse getting Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia is scary and definitely something you want to plan for. If that’s your case, then you may be wondering how you can continue […]
10 TIPS ON HOW TO TALK TO SOMEONE WITH DEMENTIA
As many as 47 million individuals in the United States already exhibit symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. That’s on top of the estimated 5.7 million who currently live with it. Now, let’s combine both and compare it with the total number of households in the country. The results will tell you that you have a 42% likelihood of living […]
THE COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING DEMENTIA BEHAVIORS
With at least 50 million sufferers worldwide, dementia is a tragically common disease. And, because the disease is so debilitating, all those sufferers will need someone to take care of them. Caring for a loved one with dementia is a monumental challenge. You need a variety of tools and knowledge in order to do the job […]
